Standout Online Courses Made For and By Creatives
In 2020, online courses appeared to have come out of nowhere. Sure, they were always there but thanks to a culture-shifting pandemic that forced all of us to stay put, they became a popular (and easy) way for creatives to learn or earn from the couch. Even as the world begins a collective shift back to in-person activities, the best online courses for creatives and by creatives continue to thrive.
We love the free and time-efficient courses offered by certain platforms—for example, Canva’s impressive library of beginner-friendly resources—but the personal vibe of a course taught by our favorite influencers just can’t be beaten.
Whether you’re looking for help getting an idea off the ground or want to refresh an already thriving biz, here are some of the best online courses for creatives.
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Bossfluence
Mattie James, a SHE Media Partner, offers two programs under her Bossfluence umbrella. “Pitch Please” is her tried-and-true program for creatives who want to learn how to pitch and land profitable brand partnerships. “Influencer Business School” is an application-only accelerator program for those who are serious about pursuing full-time entrepreneurship.
Content Confident
Jenell B. Stewart’s Content Confident is much more than a course. It’s a digital membership that grants you access to a bevy of beneficial features: 100+ hours of content planning sessions, downloadable resources, digital coaching, and a private Facebook community, to name a few.
AstroStyle Courses
If you want to harness the power of astrology in your daily life, SHE Media Partners, the Astro Twins, offer a couple of different courses that tackle parenting, feng shui, and a deeper understanding of your birth chart.
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Pitch It Perfect
Business coach Julie Solomon developed this week-long course to help aspiring entrepreneurs master the skills needed to “move from side hustle to paid brand collabs.” It includes dozens of downloadable and printable resources, easy-to-follow video and audio trainings, and the exact framework she used to attain her own success.
The Scoop on Blogging
Xaviera Bryant has established herself as a blogging authority with this expansive course that covers every topic related to bloggers-in-training. It includes commentary on the most profitable niches, must-have plug-ins, the best hosting companies, and so much more.
Start Shoot Grow
Xayli Barclay’s video academy includes both free and low-cost courses for mastering YouTube, establishing basic video skills, and yes, how to build your own online course.
The Pink Pill
Christelyn Karazin’s best-selling course has been featured in top media publications (NPR, CNN, HuffPost, etc.), thanks to her clever curriculum around personal development.
Discover Your Differentiator
Caroline Kelso Zook’s free 7-lesson email course is an incredibly encouraging, detail-oriented, and straight-up fun way to discover your brand DNA, target audience, and overall mission.
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Clever Girl Finance Courses
Founder Bola Sokundi is the leader behind this budget-saving resource that includes over 30 free courses around personal finance, investing, business, and foundational money skills.
Level Up With Katchet
Katchet Jackson-Henderson, a successful influencer in her own right, is also a brilliant branding coach, whose four-month mastermind is for creatives who want to solidify their brand strategy and scale their business with the support of other women working toward the same goals.
Poshmark Seller School
If you’re thinking about resale as a side-hustle or full-time gig, Bexa Boss Lady founder Rebecca Black created this Teachable course for you. It includes step-by-step guidance for succeeding as a Poshmark seller, all of which she spent years testing on her own.
Algorithm Proof: Building an Unstoppable & Profitable Instagram Strategy Program
SHE Media Partner Dhariana created an 8-week program that includes video modules, group coaching calls, and more, all with the goal of helping you convert Instagram followers into paying customers.
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